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The Fjords of Western Norway
Western Norway's majestic fjords are more than just photo opportunities - activities to engage travellers, from cruises to base jumping, can maximize visits to the sites.
Cheap Places to Stay in Oslo
Oslo hostels carry the most inexpensive prices when it comes to having a place to stay in Norway's capital city.
Museums and Festivals in Trondheim, Norway
Deep in fjord country, the original capital of Norway delivers all of the art, history and fair weather festivals one would expect from a modern coastal university town.
Whale-Watching and Hiking From Tromso in Norway
The long summer days provide the perfect opportunity for nature lovers to appreciate the many natural wonders found amongst the fjords, mountains and valleys near Tromso.
Best Flights – Over the Scandinavian Mountains
Oslo is situated on mainland and islands in a fjord, and from there to Tromso in the north is a visual treat: as you fly over mountains, hamlets, lakes and forest.
Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Norway
One of the best places in the world to view the natural phenomenon that is the northern lights is above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway.
Fashion Icon Queen Maud of Norway
Queen Maud's stylish wardrobe, including her coronation gown, returns to Oslo after an exhibit called Style and Splendour at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Coastal Norway's Art Nouveau Masterpiece
Art Nouveau architecture, spectacular surroundings and ready access to the fjords have made Ålesund, Norway a cultural oasis in the midst of an outdoor paradise.
Bergen is the Key to Seeing the Best of Norway
With history, culture and easy access to the natural world, Norway's second largest city is the ideal starting point for exploring this remarkable country in any season.
Spectacular Scenery of Norway in a Nutshell
Traveling by coach, ferry and train, the justly famous Norway in a Nutshell tour can be undertaken from Bergen or Oslo on a single day, or spread over several days
Bergen Gateway to Norway's Fjords
Nature gave Bergen a perfect setting, a deep harbor below a steep mountainside that made it both beautiful and the ideal place for an important medieval trade center.
Voyage the Norwegian Coastline with Hurtigruten
Billed as 'the best way to experience the fjords', Norway's Hurtigruten cruise ships offer a spectacular way of enjoying the picturesque western Scandinavian coastline.
Preikestolen - A Norwegian Wonder
Fascinating, awesome, breathtaking, amazing...These words are barely adequate to describe a place like Preikestolen, also known as the "Preacher's Pulpit" , in Norway.
See Norway's Viking Heritage Uncovered in Oslo
One thousand year-old Viking longships mark Norway's proud seafaring history at an Oslo museum, leaving in no doubt just who ruled the waves during the Viking Age.
Rugged Mountains Frame Norway
Pick fresh Norwegian blueberries, hear the rush of a cascading waterfall and stroll along a white beach in Lofoten under the majestic glow of the midnight sun.
Outdoor Adventures in the Fjords of Norway
Norway is all about the outdoors and nowhere is that more evident than in the Fjord Region. The area beckons travelers to experience it by foot, bike or boat.
Free Things to do in Oslo, Norway
Oslo is a notoriously expensive city, appearing every year near the top of the world's most expensive city list. Here are some suggestions for the best free things to do.
Bergen, Norway's Coastal Beauty
Norway's second largest city is its most picturesque, with it's oceanside location, Hanseatic League buildings, world-class aquarium, inviting downtown and natural charm.
Past Present in Trondheim, Norway
Norway's oldest big city boasts medieval buildings, museums commemorating rural life through the ages, WWII resistance fighters, antique music and modern art.
Oslo's Smorgasbord of Delights
Fishing, skiing, a folk museum, Viking ships and sculpture park plus dozens of other attractions and a laid-back attitude make Oslo a visitors' delight.
10 Tips for Tromso Winter Holiday
Tromso is a great place for travelers if you know what to look out for
Cruising Norway's Coastline
There's nothing cookie-cutter about the scenery, or about Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Tromso and the other towns along the Norwegian Coastal Voyage route.
Fjords in Flam, Norway
Bike, hike, fish, glacier walk, experience fresh Norwegian cuisine, or just enjoy the beautiful fjords, mountains, and nature in Flåm, Norway.
December in Oslo
Your guide to Oslo events in December, from Norwegian Christmas markets, Nordic Christmas music and theater, to the Nobel Peace Center.
Bergen, Norway: Food and Fjords
Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.